The epistles of John, addressed to Christians at the end of the first century, were written to encourage believers in the face of false teachings, to assure them of their new life in Christ, and to steer them to safe harbour. When thousands are compromising the gospel and embracing modern philosophies, these epistles can help us remain faithful to the gospel. In this rich, practical exposition of the epistles of John, Joel Beeke brings out the message of John's letters in their historical context as well as their timeless truths that are as applicable today as when John first wrote them. Travel through the epistles of John and you will come to know the essence of the gospel, the glorious adoption of the children of God, the Christian's duties in this world, the believer's path to fulness of joy, and much more.

The Epistles of John

Joel R. Beeke

Religion & Spirituality

Evangelical Press

Joel Beeke says that preachers are like spiritual athletes with a need to develop their skills. Thus, there is a need for the preacher to evaluate his sermons, reminding the reader that C.H.Spurgeon told his own students to leave off altogether if they ever think they can preach as well as they should. In this little booklet, based on 1 Corinthians 3:5-15, Dr Beeke suggests five questions that the preacher should ask himself about this preaching. Did I preach as God's servant? Did I preach to build God's church? Did I preach Christ as the only foundation? Did I build my sermons with the precious materials of Reformed experiential preaching? Did I preach for the Master's reward? A helpful "Sermon Evaluation Chart" is at the end of the book, fitting in with each of these five questions.

How to Evaluate Sermons: How Do You Evaluate Yourself as a Preacher?

Christian Books & Bibles

Ministry & Evangelism

The book is structured in three parts so as to guide the believer through preparing for the Supper, partaking of the Supper, and reflecting on the Supper in a Christ-centered way.

Feasting with Christ: Meditations on the Lord's Supper

History

Joel Beeke is increasingly recognised as the leading doctor of the soul, skillfully applying accurately exegeted biblical texts and combining them with his vast store of Puritan knowledge. All of this is applied with a rare warmth and accessibility.

Developing Healthy Spiritual Growth: Knowledge, Practice and Experience

The theological system known as Calvinism is often caricatured as harsh, dour, and illogical. But as Dr. Joel R. Beeke argues in this important new book, this image could not be further from the truth. Beeke, a pastor, educator, editor, and prolific author, shows instead that Calvinism is a theology that is firmly rooted in Scripture and works its way out into every area of the believer’s life. He aims to “cover the intellectual and spiritual emphases of Calvinism, the way it influences the church and everyday living, and its ethical and cultural implications.”
In this comprehensive survey of Reformed Christianity, Dr. Beeke and eight fellow contributors offer twenty–eight chapters that trace the history of Calvinism; explore its key doctrinal tenets, such as the so–called five points of Calvinism and the solas of the Protestant Reformation; reveal how Calvinists have sought to live in devotion to God; and survey Calvinism’s influence in the church and in the world at large. In the end, the book asserts that the overriding goal of Calvinism is the glory of God. Saturated with Scripture citations and sprinkled with quotations from wise giants of church history, this book presents Calvinism in a winsome and wondrous fashion.

Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism

Ligonier Ministries

Sola Scriptura, the formal principle of the Protestant Reformation, is essential to genuine Christianity, for it declares that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, the church's only rule of faith and practice. Yet this doctrine is under assault today as never before, both from outside and and inside the church. In manifold ways, both blatant and subtle, the idea is being put forth that the Bible is inadequate for the needs of modern man. Such suggestions represent an attack on the very foundations of the Christian faith. In this book, several leading Reformed pastors and scholars, including Joel Beeke, Sinclair Ferguson, Robert Godfrey, Ray Lanning, John MacArthur, R. C. Sproul, Derek W. H. Thomas, and James White, unpack the meaning of the doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone). They also explain where the attacks on the Bible are coming from and show how those who accept the Bible as God's inspired Word should respond. Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible is a treasure trove of information and a comfort to those who grieve to see the twenty-first-century church wandering away from the safe harbor of the Bible.

Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible

Sinclair B. Ferguson

R.C. Sproul

James White

W. Robert Godfrey

Ray Lanning

Derek W.H. Thomas

john-macarthur

Bible Study & Reference

Reformation Trust Publishing

When was the last time you thought about being pious? The word tends to make us think of having a "holier-than-thou" attitude. But this negative view strays far from piety s beginnings. Joel Beeke reclaims the Reformers' vision for an attractive piety rooted in the knowledge of God and our union with Christ. Focusing on both mind and soul, he offers practical ways to cultivate a vibrant piety, helping you grow in Christlikeness and in your reverence and love for God. Bring harmony between your doctrine and practice, and bring glory to God as he cultivates the fruit of the Spirit in your life.

Piety: The Heartbeat of Reformed Theology

Worship & Devotion

P&R Publishing

Every Christian yearns to be more Christ-like. This book addresses how we can be more conformed to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29) in four of the most difficult areas of the Christian life: cross-bearing, office-bearing, sorrow, and endurance.
 Table of Contents: 1. Jesus' Crossbearing and Ours 2. Jesus' Office-bearing and Ours 3. Jesus' Tears and Ours 4. Jesus' Endurance and Ours

Walking as He Walked

Reformation Heritage Books

In this book, Joel Beeke investigates how the Puritans proclaimed what God's Word counsels regarding the salvation of sinners. He describes the preaching of the Puritans (thoroughly biblical, unashamedly doctrinal, experimentally practical, holistically evangelistic, and studiously symmetrical), the primary methods of evangelism (plain preaching and catechetical evangelism), and the inward disposition of the Puritan evangelist (dependent on the Holy Spirit and prayerful).
 Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: Puritan Evangelism Defined Characteristics of Puritan Preaching 2. Thoroughly Biblical 3. Unashamedly Doctrinal 4. Experimentally Practical 5. Holistically Evangelistic 6. Studiously Symmetrical The Method of Puritan Evangelism 7. Plain Preaching 8. Catechetical Evangelism The Inward Disposition of the Puritan Evangelist 9. Dependency on the Holy Spirit 10. Men of Prayer

Puritan Evangelism

The Reformation did not happen instantaneously; it was something God patiently arranged over a number of years. As you read this book, you will learn how the Lord used some people to plant the seeds of church reform long before October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther published his ninety-five theses. Luther's story is well-known; we trust you will find it interesting and instructive to read about him and about forty others (John Knox, Peter Martyr Vermigli, Zacharias Ursinus, Willem Teellinck, etc.) who contributed to the Reformation - some well known and others not so - most of whom are Reformation heroes. 
 To provide a more full picture of the many sided Reformation, chapters are also included on the Anabaptist and Counter Reformation movements. The book concludes with a brief summary of the influence of the Reformation in different areas of life.

Reformation Heroes

Diana Kleyn

Biographies & Memoirs

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